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Business Group/Business UnitThe Business Unit DSM Coating Resins (DCR) is part of the Business Group DSM Resins and Functional Materials within the performance materials cluster of DSM. It is our ambition to become a globally recognized partner for sustainable innovation in specialty resins & functional materials. DRF is headquartered in Amsterdam (NL) and has production sites in the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, USA and China.

Yacht has a current vacancy for the position of Project Manager at DSM Resins. This position is open in Waalwijk.

As Project Manager you will:

Primary Office based in Hoek van Holland or Waalwijk;

Expected travel is approximately 25%, within EMEA;

Report directly to the EMEA Regional Portfolio Manager;

Responsible to:

Manage and implement Hoek van Holland/Waalwijk Capital Projects;

Support Regional Portfolio Manager with managing the EMEA Project Portfolio;

Act as a PD for specific projects in the region.

Projects are related to Infrastructure, SHE Requirements, License to Operate, Life Time Extension, Business Opportunity (Growth, Development and Cost Reduction);

Responsible for preparation, planning, execution and close out of projects characterized as “Capital Projects”, with high-medium complexity, high-mideum exposure, high-Medium business risks and/or high environmental impact;

Responsible for meeting project requirements in a safe manner, within the agreed project objectives (quality, time, budget, DSM requirements) and defined expectations with the Business;

Management-, coaching with guidance & control of E&C contractor(s).

Your key responsibilities, among others, as Project Manager are:

Accountable for translation of “Business Needs” into a project approach; defining, documenting and securing the Project Execution Plan and Contracting Strategy. Implement the relevant DSM requirements and Work processes;

Standardize project management procedures (e.g. Manufex procedures, SCP, LCP, and IP) and ensure work process steps are effectively completed and implemented (e.g. in line with PMP). Set up, standardize and manage effective and appropriate project controls to control costs, schedule, SHE and scope;

“What are your strengths and weaknesses?”
It’s easy to talk about your strengths; you’re detail oriented, hard working, a team player, etc.–but it’s also easy to get tripped up when discussing your weaknesses, Teach says. Never talk about a real weakness unless it’s something you’ve defeated. “Many hiring managers are hip to the overused responses, such as, ‘Well, my biggest weakness is that I work too hard so I need try to take it easy once in a while.’ The best answer is to discuss a weakness that you’ve turned around, such as, you used to come in late to work a lot but after your supervisor explained why it was necessary for you to come in on time, you were never late again.”

What have you enjoyed most about working here?
This question allows the interviewer to connect with you on a more personal level, sharing his or her feelings. The answer will also give you unique insight into how satisfied people are with their jobs there. If the interviewer is pained to come up with an answer to your question, it’s a big red flag.